Introduction to Computer Science (MAY242)

Undergraduate Courses Outlines - Department of Mathematics

General

School	School of Science
Academic Unit	Department of Mathematics
Level of Studies	Undergraduate
Course Code	MAY242
Semester	2
Course Title	Introduction to Computers
Independent Teaching Activities	Lectures and laboratory exercises (Weekly Teaching Hours: 5, Credits: 7.5)
Course Type	General Background
Prerequisite Courses	-
Language of Instruction and Examinations	Greek
Is the Course Offered to Erasmus Students	Yes (in English)
Course Website (URL)	-

Learning Outcomes

Learning outcomes

The course: is a general introduction to computers and their use focuses in the process of designing algorithms for the solution of simple as well as more complex problems which are of general interest but also problems in the area of mathematics. For the description of the algorithms a pseudocode language or flow diagrams are used and it provides basic principles of computer programming using a high level programming language such as C/C++ for the solution of the problems in (2) and the coding of the corresponding algorithms. After completing the course the student: Can identify the different parts of a computer and knows the hardware and software that make up the computer system. Understands the basic internal operation of a computer. Can describe basic algorithms using flowcharts or pseudocode for the solution of a problem. Is able to create a program using the basic features of a programming language (C/C++).

General Competences

Working independently Description of the solution process of problems using flow diagrams or a pseudocode language Implementing algorithms in C and C++ Solving a problem using a computer

Syllabus

1. Computer - Hardware, Software
2. Binary system - data representation
3. Algorithms description methods, Flow diagrams, Greek algorithmic language
4. Program Design
5. Basic features of the programming language C/C++, Integrated development environment
6. Basic data types
7. Operators, Arithmetic / Logic expressions
8. Assignment operators
9. Input / Output
10. Program flow control commands
11. Selection commands
12. Loop commands
13. Arrays
14. Introduction to user defined functions
15. Applications, examples, and exercises in problem solving of simple and complex problems using C/C++
16. The course includes laboratory exercises

Teaching and Learning Methods - Evaluation

Delivery	Face to face
Use of Information and Communications Technology	Yes
Teaching Methods	Activity Semester Workload Lectures (13X5) 65 Self study 100 Exercises 22.5 Course total 187.5
Student Performance Evaluation	Written final exam (70%) comprised of: multiple choice questions related to the theory of computers and the programming language C/C++ questions about the design and implementation of algorithm for the solution of problems using C/C++ Laboratory exercises (30%).

Attached Bibliography

See Eudoxus. Websites for C/C++ :

• http://www.cplusplus.com
• http://www.cprogramming.com/
• http://www.tutorialspoint.com/cplusplus
• http://www.learncpp.com